I personally have one and 1/2 escape V-tails (had 4) and have two Escape
X-tails. I really like the way the x-tail flies over the V-tail. More
forgiving and easier to set up. The almost new perfect condition V-tail
wing and fuse bags included with extra fuse and 2 tails (various conditions)
Justin,
For us old geezers, it kinda comes down to a choice between ogling Kathy
Ireland or Bella Abzug.
- Dave R
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 19:41:56 -0500
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Subject: Thermal duration V or + tail
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Dave you are creeping me out here. Bella Abzug?
Justin -
V or cruciform (neat word, huh?) tails both work well if properly designed, trimmed well, and flown well.
V tails are harder for some designers that aren't used to them, and they require more effort to trim out well.
There may be
I'm looking for a 3 Meter Fox Slope ship. Anybody looking to unload something?
Thanks,
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Title: RE: [RCSE] Thermal duration V or + tail
Europeans tend to fly F3X events where we in the US fly AMA Duration tasks. F3X planes tend to be heavier in general than what we can use for AMA Duration. V-tail models tend to be slightly lighter, even though they have the same area (at least
In a message dated 09/07/2005 7:41:01 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've noticed that the Europeans seem to prefer the V tails but the Americans seem to prefer the plus tails for thermal duration. Why the difference?
It's part of our evil nature to deprive the rest of
Many European moulded models are available with either style of tail.
Yes, but the effective tail sizes between the two version are
always very different. From a recent RCGroups post:
During a stall with the v-tail they like to do the snap spiral.
Its quick and you have to be careful.
I
Hi all,
I'm new to this sport/hobby but am already hooked bad! Just about
done
building my first plane and there's another on it's way in the mail
(thanks to this group).
Now I need a radio and have read/heard good things about the JR 8103.
Anyone willing to part with one at a reasonable
I am looking for the center wing panel for an NYX. Panel can be in
poor shape, even folded in the center. Can be beat up, repaired
I really just need the last 8 -10 inches of each end (near the
joiners). Willing to pay a reasonable sum.
Thanks for any help,
Dan
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Yea Justin, I saw it in the trash barrel at the NATS this summer. Seems like
the fuse was pretty broken, and the wing, well, pretty badly beat up. Rick
Bothell
Hi All,
We've made some changes to our Plane Pack sailplane bags that I
wanted to pass along. The padding in the outer shell now has a new
foam product that we've discovered that gives sailplanes a much
higher degree of protection than any other soft bag on the
market. The material is
Dave you are creeping me out here. Bella Abzug?
Justin -
Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder..
And there's an age at which it's like an old dog chasing a car - what
the heck do you do with it if you ever catch it?
But more to the point - Joe and Don had (have?) an
Hi Guys,
Just a quick reminder that the KCSE Fall Aerotow is
just a few weeks away. We look forward to flying on Friday, September 30,
and Sat/Sun Oct. 1 2. The site is about 20 miles southwest of Metro
Kansas City area.
Location and details are at www.kcse.us
We would like to reserve
At 12:18 AM 9/8/2005, you wrote:
Yea Justin, I saw it in the trash barrel at the NATS this summer. Seems
like the fuse was pretty broken, and the wing, well, pretty badly beat
up. Rick Bothell
yeah, 2 trash barrels down from the remains of my Tragi
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Attention all LSF Level II through V:
I have just processed Mr. Gordy Stahl's Level IV voucher and his Level V
voucher is in the mail. As a result, you may find yourself approached by
this gentleman and perhaps invited to join him for some soaring. Be warned
that he only wants you to
Good Lord! If Gordy achieves his level 5 we'll never hear the end of it.
If you think he's hard to live with now just wait until he acomplishes all
the tasks of this demanding challenge. I think I'll be able to hear him
bragging all the way to Minneapolis.
I've got to leave now to get sound
And don't forget to help Gordy with those contest wins...
I can see the new name tags now, NOT TODAY GORDY! 8-)
Savor the journey, I am.
At 04:14 PM 9/8/2005, Jim Deck wrote:
Attention all LSF Level II through V:
I have just processed Mr. Gordy Stahl's Level IV voucher and his
Don't worry, he can't sit still for 8 hours, nor chew gum and thermal
for the GR at the same time!
Chris Adams
Original Message Subject: Re:
[RCSE] Warning to all LSF Level II and aboveFrom: "Ed Berris"
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pmTo: "Jim Deck" [EMAIL
Don't worry,
We'll just tell him bet ya can't do it again ... should keep him
busy for a few more months anyway...
On 9/8/05, Ed Berris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Good Lord! If Gordy achieves his level 5 we'll never hear the end of it.
If you think he's hard to live with now just wait until he
At 04:14 PM 9/8/2005, you wrote:
Be really suspicious if he invites you slope soaring as he
will expect you to stand by for 8 hours while he completes the slope task!!
Good luck to you, Gordy.
Jim DeckLSF Secretary
Not me. I won't stand on a slope for 8 hours for my
Unlike my previous post today, this one is serious.
I have just received word from a former LSF Secretary of nearly 6 years
ago that, after significant mail bouncing, a package of fresh LSF vouchers
has appeared in his mailbox. He is sending them to me immediately and they
will get my
Just let me know what slope and when. I'll be there with a combat foam
piece of crap and make the 8 hour attempt more interesting.
Mike
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In one year IMSF will be hosting
Soar Utah 2006 and Gordy and others will be welcome on our hill for a 8 hour
slope flight,
With a little luck I will be doing
My 8 hour slope at that time.
Clarence Ashcraft( [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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President of IMSF -
2005InterMountain Silent FlyersHome of
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TNX Chris
Tnx 73
CHRIS
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Sit tight for a little while Ed, I'm sure he'll be there in person
sooner or later. Hell, he even made it to Toronto this year.
Dan
Ed Berris wrote:
I think I'll be able to hear him bragging all the way to Minneapolis.
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Hey Gordy,
Now comes the fun part, trying to find 20 pilots
in the same place that YOU can beat.
Congrads
I'll be at Soar Utah and be happy to watch you
and Clarence go for the big one.
George
At 06:35 PM 9/8/2005 -0600, you wrote:
In one year IMSF
will be hosting Soar Utah 2006 and Gordy and
YIPPEE! :-)
I can't wait to go to the web page to gloat over all of you who haven't
made it yet...and to envy off of you who have finished LSF5 !
I was thinking about it tonite during our club nite of soaring, there are a
bunch of things I have done in soaring, thereshmmn, nope guess I
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